TheBrothersWISP Podcast 9 – Rick Harnish(WISPA) and Towers Pt1
JJ, Justin and Greg speak this week. We also have Rick Harnish of WISPA talk to us about what WISPA is as well as upcoming events:WISPAPALOOZA in Vegas.
We also started the first part of our tower series. In the first part we speak about:
Safety equipment
-what are your favorite brands
—DBI SALA – exofit harness
-what gear is a necessity
–RF protection
-why does Justin wear such stank old nikes?
Tools
-what are your favorites
-what do you consider a necessity to keep on you
–Knife, Justin’s Boker
—Leatherman Wave, though I carry the old style with a real screwdriver on it. I don’t like the bit style.
-ropes & pullies
-wenches
Grounding
-ground to tower?
-ground at base?
-Lightning suppression
Another great session. Thank you!
I really enjoyed the tower talk. This info is hard to find online. The “tips from an experienced veteran” are the gold nuggets.
I was hoping to hear some info on sourcing RF suits. JJ?
Also, as a new WISP, I’m finding (at least here in the Pacific Northwest) that towers are crowded. Rooftops (because of the terrain here) are just as good. Any thoughts on how to negotiate?
Last, for now – do you prefer to backhaul links to larger buildings (like condos/appartment associations), then span out contracts from there? Or do you prefer each CPE be a household?
@Edward
Let me hit up JJ.
@Bob
Glad you like it! If I had any idea who Forbes is perhaps we can talk to him 🙂